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How To Write Casual Representation

September 21, 2025March 11, 2025 by A.B. Channing
A protester holds up a sign that reads, "I understand that I will never understand, but I stand with you." The world could stand to hear this message daily.

It’s entirely possible to write an identity you don’t share. Here’s how to do it well.

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